Newtown -
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined Newtown residents on Monday in slamming the National Rifle Association’s robocall campaign to residents against any new gun restrictions, saying the NRA “ought to be ashamed."

New York -
More than two months since superstorm Sandy ravaged much of the northeastern United States, many New York City residents are still living without heat or electricity in the dead of winter as they continue to await desperately-needed relief assistance.

New York -
Today New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed an emergency order to ration gasoline. The ration system will impact all five city boroughs and will operate on the odd-even license plate system for gas purchases.

New York -
New York City hospital cafeterias could soon put an end to serving junk food if Mayor Michael Bloomberg has his way. The Mayor is on a mission to ban fatty and sugary foods from the city's hospitals.

New York -
A funeral Mass will be held today for Officer Peter Figoski who was shot to death last week in Brooklyn. The alleged shooter had recently been released on bail after being arrested in November and had an outstanding warrant for a shooting.

New York -
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered the mandatory evacuation of almost 300,000 residents as the city prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Irene, which is expected to impact the city beginning Saturday evening.